Eddie Hearn confirmed discussions are ongoing with Groves' promoter Kalle Sauerland about staging the Londoner's bout with Chudinov on the undercard of Kell Brook's IBF welterweight title defence against Errol Spence Jr at Bramall Lane on May 27.

Hearn told Sky Sports News HQ: "We're in talks with George and Kalle regarding adding Groves-Chudinov to the huge Brook-Spence night in May.

Fedor Chudinov beat Frank Buglioni in his only fight in England

"We're finalising the paperwork now and hope for a formal announcement over the next few days."

While Groves is not prepared to look too far beyond his next bout, the 29-year-old admits he remains keen on a bout with IBF champion and former amateur stablemate James DeGale in the future.

"It's the logical fight," said Groves, who is the only man to have beaten DeGale in the paid ranks.

Groves beat DeGale to become British champion in 2011

"People have said my whole career that the fight is there for you - it might not be though - there were a few offers for a fight in the summer and it didn't make logical sense.

"If he's still world champion, then that fight could take place. It's a fight I'd love to have before I hang up the gloves and I'm sure he would as well.

"If it all goes wrong, then we'll still meet up at the back of Dale Youth [the amateur club they boxed at together] to fight!"